What Happens If You Press the Electronic Parking Brake (P) While Driving? Here’s What You Need to Know
Thousands of drivers wonder what happens if the electronic parking brake is pressed while driving, and whether it’s actually safe.
What Are Those Marks on Your Speedometer? A Common Myth Debunked
Many cars have special marks on the instrument cluster. Few drivers notice them — but maybe they should.
Start-Stop System Falls Out of Favor: U.S. Automakers Lose Incentives for Installing It
The U.S. will no longer grant incentives to automakers for equipping vehicles with Start-Stop systems.
Many Mazda Owners Don’t Know This: How to Unlock Hidden Features
Cars come in different trims—everyone knows that. And the higher the trim, the higher the price tag. But sometimes the hardware is already there… it’s just not activated.
BUTTONS vs. TOUCHSCREENS: A Study Finds What’s Safer Behind the Wheel
Physical buttons are becoming increasingly rare in modern vehicles, as most automakers shift toward touchscreen controls.
You Probably Didn’t Know This: What the L, 2, and 3 Gears on an Automatic Are Really For
Vehicles equipped with an “L” gear are still being built today.
The Skid Button Many Drivers Don’t Understand: What Traction Control Is and How It Works
Tire grip plays a critical role in how vehicles move—and that’s exactly what we’re talking about today.
Apple Gives In to AI: CarPlay Set to Welcome ChatGPT and Gemini
Apple will add support for third-party AI assistants to CarPlay
Hidden Functions of the (P) Parking Brake Button Many Drivers Don’t Know About
Not all drivers of vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake are aware of the system’s lesser-known features.
The “AUTO” Button in Your Car: A Little Bit of Magic Most Drivers Ignore — Even Though It Actually Works
When should you use it, what does it really do, and why it can make every drive more comfortable.
Many Drivers Have Noticed It: Why Your Speedometer and Smartphone Navigation Show Different Speeds—and Which One to Trust
You’re cruising down the highway, glance at the speedometer and see one number. Then you check your phone’s navigation app—and it shows something else.
What the ASR OFF Button Does—and Why Some Drivers Choose to Turn It Off
Modern vehicles come packed with standard safety systems like ABS, ESP, and traction control. Here’s where ASR fits in—and why drivers sometimes disable it.
Never Press the ESC OFF Button “Just Because” — It Can Be Dangerous: Many Drivers Don’t Even Know What It’s For
What this function actually does — and how to use the system correctly.
Never Press the “OFF” Button Until You Read Your Owner’s Manual: Why It Can Be Dangerous
On some vehicles, an unusual button labeled “OFF” can be found on the side of the dashboard, usually to the driver’s left.
Lap Belts and Hood Ornaments: 5 Features in Old Cars That Were Flat-Out Dangerous
Automotive history is full of questionable design choices—some old car features were genuinely dangerous.